What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Tampa is to bus which costs $200 - $340 and takes 30h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Tampa?

The distance between East Lansing and Tampa is 1050 miles. The road distance is 1173.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 30h 20m and costs $200 - $340.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Tampa?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from East Lansing to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Tampa bus from?

East Lansing to Tampa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Tampa?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 30h 20m.

Where does the East Lansing to Tampa bus arrive?

East Lansing to Tampa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Tampa is 1173 miles. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from East Lansing to Tampa.

How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Tampa?

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Where can I stay near Tampa?

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
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1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane LAN - TPA
6h 8m
$128–582
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
30h 20m
$205–339
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Tampatrain Floridian
42h 22m
$416–961
Drive 1,166.3 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Tampacar 1,166.3 mi
20h 54m
$213–308
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
6h 46m
$132–684

East Lansing to Tampa by bus

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Distance: 1,043.8 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Tampa Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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